National Basketball Association roundup
ByReuters
Published 24/09/2015 at 23:54 GMT
Sept 24 (The Sports Xchange) - All-Star forward Chris Bosh is fully cleared to begin preseason practices with the Miami Heat after missing the second half of last season when a blood clot was found on his left lung.
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Without Bosh, the Heat missed the playoffs last season, finishing with a 37-45 regular-season record. It was only the second time in the past 12 years that Miami failed to advance to the postseason.
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Jason Richardson decided that 14 years in the NBA is enough.
Richardson announced Wednesday night on Instagram that he's retiring. He had signed an unguaranteed contract with the Atlanta Hawks during the offseason but will not go to training camp.
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The NBA is changing the format for the Finals in 2016 to help with travel and give players more time to rest.
A new formula introduced by the league abandons the traditional Tuesday-Thursday-Sunday schedule and includes two days off whenever travel to another city is required.
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The Golden State Warriors apparently are close to adding veteran Ben Gordon to compete for a roster spot at training camp.
ESPN.com reported Thursday that a deal could be completed before the defending NBA champions begin preseason camp. Gordon has been working out for the team the past few days.
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Indiana Pacers will wear throwback Hickory uniforms, commemorating the 30-year anniversary of the Academy Award-winning movie "Hoosiers," for the first time on Nov. 6 at home against the Miami Heat.
The Pacers announced Thursday that the uniforms will be worn 10 times during the season.
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